iQOO 15R Named Official Gaming Phone for 2026 Asian Games Esports Qualifiers: Honor of Kings

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Source: Media Outreach The performance-focused smartphone will support tournament-level mobile gameplay with stable performance, responsive controls and sustained power. DONGGUAN, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 19 June 2026 – iQOO, a smartphone brand built for high-performance mobile gaming experiences, today announced that the iQOO 15R has been named the Official Gaming Phone for the … Read more

Meat leads rise in exports in May – Overseas merchandise trade: May 2026 – Stats NZ news story and information release

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Source: Statistics New Zealand Meat leads rise in exports in May – news story 19 June 2026 New Zealand’s total exports were valued at $8.9 billion in May 2026, up $1.4 billion (18 percent) compared with the same period last year, according to figures released by Stats NZ today. Leading the rise in total exports were … Read more

ZEEKR Surpasses 800,000 Global Deliveries and Unveils Global Expansion Strategy for Dual Flagship 9-Series Models

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Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 19 June 2026 – The 2026 International Automotive and Supply Chain Expo (Hong Kong) officially opened today. Under the theme “Luxury, Elevated to a New Realm”, ZEEKR unveiled the global expansion strategy for its dual flagship 9-Series models — the ZEEKR 9X and ZEEKR … Read more

Alleged driver put public ‘at significant risk’

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Source: New Zealand Police A 27-year-old man is facing serious charges after a fleeing driver incident that damaged vehicles and caused over a dozen driving complaints between Hurunui and Christchurch this afternoon. Senior Sergeant Craig Ellison says the alleged driver put members of the public at significant risk with his driving, which damaged at least…

Police encouraged by community response in Whitby assault investigation

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Source: New Zealand Police Police investigating the assault of an 11-year-old girl in Whitby say strong community support is generating valuable information and new lines of enquiry. The incident happened about 5.45pm on Wednesday 10 June, when a male wearing a red shirt and dark-coloured shorts ran up to two children on Albatross Close, assaulting…

Serious crash, Wharekopae Road, Gisborne

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Source: New Zealand Police Wharekopae Road, Patutahi is currently closed following a crash. The single vehicle crash was reported just before 5:20pm. Initial indications are that there are serious injuries. Motorists are advised to avoid the area and expect delays. ENDS Issued by Police Media Centre 

Defence News – RNZAF Poseidon crew spots fisherman missing for a week in Cook Islands

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Source: New Zealand Defence Force A Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) P-8A Poseidon crew has found a solo fisherman missing for a week in the northern Cook Islands.   The man, in his four-metre aluminium skiff, was spotted by the crew this morning (NZT) and he was able to wave to them.   Nearby … Read more

World Refugee Day: Almost 2 million children estimated to have returned to “unliveable conditions” in Syria in 18 months

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Source: Save the Children Almost 2 million children have returned to their hometowns in Syria in the past 18 months – the largest voluntary movement of returnees globally – but many find their homes damaged, basic services collapsed and the land contaminated by explosive devices, Save the Children said [1]. Ahead of World Refugee Day tomorrow, … Read more

New Emergency Mobile Alert map “another step forward” – NEMA

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Source: National Emergency Management Agency A new map will allow anyone in New Zealand to see any live Emergency Mobile Alerts, the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) says. Hosted on GetReady.govt.nz, the map will show all current active Alerts issued by authorised agencies such as NEMA, CDEM Groups, Fire and Emergency New Zealand and Police. The web … Read more

Health – Historic vote backs historic change for general practice funding

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Source: General Practice Owners Association (GenPro) The General Practice Owners Association (GenPro) says today’s overwhelming vote by contracted primary care providers in favour of a new Government funding package marks a historic moment for general practice. Contracted providers representing general practices across New Zealand voted by an 85 percent majority to accept the package, which … Read more

Serious crash: SH1, Johnsonville Porirua Motorway

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Source: New Zealand Police Emergency services are responding to a serious crash on State Highway 1, north of Wellington. The crash involves two vehicles and was reported about 4.40pm, in the southbound lanes between the Tawa-Grenada North on-ramp and the Churton Park-Glenside off-ramp. One person is understood to have serious injuries. The Serious Crash Unit…

Public urged to help locate rare dolphin in Bay of Islands/Te Pēwhairangi

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Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date:  19 June 2026 A member of the public spotted the solitary dolphin this week in the Bay of Islands/Te Pēwhairangi Marine Sanctuary. DOC is currently trying to locate it to take a DNA sample to confirm which species it is. DOC Marine Species Senior Advisor Kristina Hillock says sightings of…

Body located, Pahoia Peninsula

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Source: New Zealand Police Police have located a body in the search for a missing man in Tauranga. The body was located by Police off the Pahoia Peninsula yesterday evening. While a formal identification process is underway, the body is believed to be that of 56-year-old man Aaron Franklin, who was reported missing on 8…

A Decade of Sharing the Flavors of China: ‘Chinese Restaurant’ Stays True to Its Mission Through Food and Culture

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Source: Media Outreach CHANGSHA, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 19 June 2026 – Carrying the warmth of everyday life and the richness of Chinese civilization, Chinese Restaurant embarks on a new chapter as it celebrates its 10th anniversary. Marking this milestone, Chinese Restaurant: Nanyang Memories Season makes its highly anticipated return, with partners Huang … Read more

Hong Kong universities scale global heights, cementing education hub status

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Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 19 June 2026 – Hong Kong universities continue to excel on the international stage with five institutions ranked among the world’s top 100 and, for the first time, two in the top 20 of the 2027 World University Rankings published by Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) … Read more

Operation Green: Police dig out cannabis operation

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Source: New Zealand Police Auckland Police have seized close to 500 cannabis plants following an operation targeting organised crime groups in the area. On Tuesday, Police executed four search warrants at properties in Hillsborough, New Windsor, Mount Roskill, and Mount Albert as part of Operation Green. Acting Senior Sergeant Corey Foster, Auckland City West Police,…

VinFast Builds on EV Success While Looking Beyond Electrification

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Source: Media Outreach DUBAI, UAE – Media OutReach Newswire – 19 June 2026 – As Southeast Asia and the Middle East ramp up investments in autonomous driving and AI-powered transportation, VinFast is positioning itself at the intersection of today’s EV market and tomorrow’s mobility ecosystem. The future of mobility is being shaped by a common … Read more

Serious crash closes SH2, Central Hawke’s Bay

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Source: New Zealand Police State Highway 2, Central Hawke’s Bay is closed following a crash. The two-vehicle crash between Otane and Pukehou was reported at around 2:45pm. Two people have been seriously injured. Diversions are in place and motorists are advised to avoid the area and expect delays. ENDS Issued by Police Media Centre 

On-duty taxi driver found over the limit

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Source: New Zealand Police Police are deeply concerned after an Auckland taxi driver was found driving allegedly six times the legal breath alcohol limit. The driver was working at the time. Auckland Motorways staff responded to a driving complaint on the South-Western Motorway (SH20) after 2pm on Thursday. “The taxi van was heading northbound, and…

New track to Asbestos Cottage, hut decontaminated

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Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date:  19 June 2026 The new route was put in after sampling found unsafe levels of asbestos in the soil on the previous track and traces of asbestos in the hut. Department of Conservation Golden Bay Operations Manager Ross Trotter says the popular hut has been decontaminated, and areas of asbestos…

Glow Festival by Prudential Expands in Sentosa Partnership, Bringing Global Headliners and Its Biggest Edition Yet to Singapore

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Source: Media Outreach Over 70 wellness sessions across six immersive festival zones from sunrise yoga and seafront runs, to strength training, breathwork, creative workshops and recovery experiences, offering something for everyone, across all ages and abilities. SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 19 June 2026 – Glow Festival by Prudential returns to Sentosa this July, … Read more

SIM Global Education Students Connect with Industry Mentors Through Campus Life

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Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE- Media OutReach Newswire – 19 June 2026 – For many students considering higher education, choosing an institution is not only about selecting a programme or qualification. Students are also looking for a learning environment where they belong, receive support, build confidence and connect with people who can help with understanding future … Read more

GPs overwhelmingly back funding deal

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Source: New Zealand Government Local GP clinics will receive a major funding boost to help more New Zealanders get an appointment when they need one, with investment targeted to where patients need it most, Health Minister Simeon Brown says. Keeping GP visit costs the same for patients as last year  Updating the way GP clinics…

Funding boost for aged residential care sector

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Source: New Zealand Government A funding boost will strengthen aged residential care services and improve support for older New Zealanders, Health Minister Simeon Brown and Associate Health Minister Casey Costello say. “Older New Zealanders deserve access to safe, quality care that meets their needs and supports them to live with dignity,” Mr Brown says. Health…

Funding boost for community pharmacies

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Source: New Zealand Government Community pharmacies will receive a funding boost to help more New Zealanders access timely healthcare closer to home, Health Minister Simeon Brown says.  “Community pharmacies are often the front door to New Zealand’s health system. They provide trusted advice, dispense medicines, deliver vaccinations, and help people get the care they need in their local communities,” Mr Brown…